Dodge Dakota vs Ford Ranger Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dakota · Ford Ranger
- Length196.0 in – 215.1 in
- Height65.2 in – 68.8 in
- Wheelbase112.0 in – 131.0 in
- Curb weight3,378 lb – 4,391 lb
- Width71.5 in – 71.6 in
- Ford Ranger width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.4 in shorter (205.6 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 65.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 118.7 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 6 lb heavier (3,885 lb vs 3,890 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Ford Ranger is 10.4 in shorter (205.6 in vs 195.2 in)
- Width: Ford Ranger is 2.1 in narrower (71.5 in vs 69.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dakota has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (121.5 in vs 118.7 in)
- Height: Dodge Dakota is 1.3 in taller (67.0 in vs 65.8 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Ranger is 6 lb heavier (3,885 lb vs 3,890 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dakota · garage fit for Ford Ranger
- Narrower for tight parkingFord Ranger — Ford Ranger is narrower by 2.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Ranger — Based on length × width (Ford Ranger)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dakota | Ford Ranger | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 205.6 in | 195.2 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 69.4 in | 2.1 in |
| Height | 67.0 in | 65.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 in | 118.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,885 lb | 3,890 lb | 6 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 196.0 in – 215.1 in).
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